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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,261.67, 1,060,882.12 and 174,782.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,261.67, 1,060,882.12 and 174,782.69 is: 262,171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,261.67 : 1,060,882.12 = 174,782.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,261.67/1,060,882.12 = 174,782.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,261.67x = 1,060,882.12 × 174,782.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,261.67x = 185,423,830,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,423,830,706.50/707,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,171.47

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